Now that 2019 is nearing its end, it's a prime time to look at some recent cooling-related data center trends that show no signs of slowing down. Keeping data centers sufficiently cool, and not too cool, is a constant concern for the people who manage them, so there's...

Presented by Lars Strong, P.E., Senior Engineer and Company Science Officer, Upsite Technologies A recent report from Technavio indicates that the adoption of liquid-based cooling is high, as it is considered more efficient than air-based cooling. Globally...

This is part 3 of a three part series on ASHRAE's recommended vs allowable data center environmental limits. To read part 1, click here, and to read part 2, click here.I have suspected there remains some ongoing desire for clarity regarding the difference between the...

I just wrapped up a really amazing AFCOM Leaders Lab focusing on some of the most advanced DCIM and data center management topics. We talked about augmented reality, virtual reality, predictive and prescriptive systems, and new data-driven solutions all designed to...

Before you answer that question with an emphatic “No,” let’s clarify what we’re asking here. While it’s likely that your data center is adequately cooled, in the sense that each server’s inlet temperature is within ASHRAE guidelines, it’s possible that you have much...